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I am new to OH and have many questions.  I can't figure out hpw tomake the little Ticker thingy transfer over to my profile.  That's pretty sad huh?? I have learned many things on this site and spendway too much time here daily.  But as my surgery is next Tuesday, I am  trying to get a head start on taking care of myself and losing all the weight I can - safely. I am having a RNY with the additional band to keep my pouch from expanding and regaing too much weight.  Anyone else had that surgery?? Also my Doctor did not put me on a liquid diet before the surgery - is that the norm?  Sorry for all the questions, but it is wonderful to communicate with people that understand what is happening to me and how I feel. Thanks,  

For the ticker you have to copy and paste the PICTURE and put it into your signature... the codes will not work. As for the additional band - I believe all DrBaumans patients get it (or at least the option). I havent heard of any other surgeon in the area offering. No liquid diet - there is no norm... its all up to the surgeon and there preference.  welcome to the group!

I don't understand why they would band you after RNY.  I mean you can't eat anyways cause your pouch is so small.  I know some people have head hunger but that wasn't me.  Food didn't phase me.  As a matter of fact I didn't want it at all and alot of the time now.  Seems like something else to bill your insurance for.

The way I understand it... the band keeps the exit opening of the new pouch from stretching out in time.. Thus you don't get as hungry later on down the road. Helps food to stay in longer after time and use stretches that opening out. I may have missunderstood. I plan to have one.....IF MY TURN EVER Comes. Myrtis

Ok I think I get it after reading this and the following posts.  Iwould wonder though since the opening in the new pouch is actual a man made opening to the intestine if the ring wouldn't possibly put pressure on the opening enough to encourage closure of it as it is healing.  We know this can happen without the ring.  I see where that would help down the line though.  Some days I can eat something like steak real good and other days its all I can do to eat.  When I can eat I always wonder if its stretch out already espically with steak.  But I noticed if you do take alot of time and chew alot when you eat you can eat more other than times when you eat faster.  Maybe it is better to eat the correct amount faster if your brain is intune with knowing you've eaten enough so you aren't still hungrey.   As always nothing is as easy as it or other people seem to think this way of life is.

Welcome to OH!!!  I had RNY in 2002 but no band.  I would ask the doc about that.  I wasn't on a liquid diet before surgery either and had no problem afterwards.   Best of luck on Tuesday, keep us updated!  I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers!

Welcome!!

You are having an RNY w/ a fobi pouch. It's a band around your where you new intestine and pouch meet. I think Dr Bauman is about the only one in the Charlotte area that does that. It's not the normal lap band. I have seen a lot of RNY patients having revisions where they are putting the lap-band over the pouch for those who have gained weight. So there is a big difference in the fobi pouch band and the lap-band. As for the liquid diet each doc has their on choice in what they want. The 2 weeks helps shrink your liver, keeps your bowels cleaned out and soft, and helps jump start your weight loss. Some doc have you cleanse yourself a day or so before the surgery. I think it all works and I really think it's just want your doc wants to work with. :) Welcome!!! Good Luck on your surgery!!!!! You will do GREAT!

  Welcome, friend.

NCGirl - Welcome! Congratulations on your upcoming surgery date....How exciting! It sounds like Ms. Gordan has done a great job of explaining your procedure. The knowledge and kindness here on the NC Board is UNBELEIVEABLE! I hope that when your feeling up to it you'll consider joining us for a Sat. Get Together!